Farewell to the Dud…

So as of tomorrow, the Dud ceases to be one half of the Dudwatch teams local.  Gone but not forgotten (although if the chick who looks like a dude forgets us, probably not a bad thing).

We promise to visit, and when we do we promise to post, but for now it’s goodbye…

We’ll always have Cooper’s.

The little bugger of a dog that lives on Trelawnie was out again…

…this morning.  I only mention it because:
a)  I bumped it to it this morning, and walked it home; and

b) It’s got a lot of spirit.  Once behind bars, this little bugger is vicious.  Take away the fence though, not so tough.

We bump into this little fellow every time we go to the Dud, normally barking at us through the fenceposts.

However…

I’ve also bumped into the little fellow during the night, and on the odd occassion during the day.  The owner really needs to learn how to keep a dog - I can see it run over by a car one day, and nobody wants that…

So if you live in a consulate near the Dud, and own a dog, please take better care of it.  He’s a lovely wee chap, and if I find him run over because you couldn’t be arse’d shutting the gate, I’ll be most upset, and probably get the RSPCA on to you.

 Thus endth tonights soapbox peice.  PS… Take better care of your dog, bastards.

Mawwiage – A special post!

Following on from the last post, it is time for some good news!  A fellow Dudwatcher has taken a large step in life by taking the hand of another Dudwatcher in marriage.  The happy couple were married on September 8th (a special Dudwatch day) at a small castle in Scotland.  The ceremony was beautiful, and the weather was gorgeous.  You could not have asked for a better day to be married.

Dudwatch would like to congratulate these two Dudwatchers on their beautiful marriage and wish them many years of happiness!  Photos to be up shortly (couple weeks).

We look forward to many more times at the Dud, sorting out the wrongs in the world.

Congrats!!!

Crikey!

Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter, died earlier this week:

The day that his death was reported, several animal experts said Irwin was in his element in the outback but is hardly suited to the seas where that fateful fatal encounter with the stingray occurred.

Several accounts of the video showed Irwin supposedly coming on top of the stingray with the cameraman close behind, thus causing the marine creature to react defensively and stab Irwin on the chest with his barbed tail.

The director of the video who happened to be a close friend said watching Irwin pull out the barbed tail while on the water and seeing him gone a few seconds later was “watching a friend die in a gruesome manner.”

Bloody hell!

Not Dud related, but as things are all pretty quiet I thought something should break the silence, and this seemed fitting.  R.I.P Steve, you’re a legend.  And Germaine Greer?  You should take your head out of your arse and show some respect to one of the greatest promotors of animal conservation in the world.  Shame on you.

The really really long post

Okay, so that wasn’t meant to be saved.  Mr ScrambledMinds had shown me a technique for “snipping” posts to save real estate on the main page, and that was the test post.  Except I forgot to delete it.  And now people have commented on it so I probably shouldn’t delete it as it forms part of the whole Dud discussion.

And yes, activity has been down.  Too much.  But we did go to the Dud earlier this week, and all is good.

It makes me question the nature of the Dudwatch.  Is it still as it started out, a vital missing link giving commentary over a Woollahra icon, or has it evolved into something more?  Part of me feels that it has – in the words of the Late Show, “it’s holding up a mirror to multicultural Australia”.

Maybe.

Dunno.

Really long post. Really long post. Really long post. Really long post. Really long post.

The World’s First – Dual Dud Post

Today is a major event.  The two minds that are the backbone of DudWatch are for the first time doing a joint post.  Until now, it’s been one or the other.  “Where were you when JFK was assassinated?”, ”Where were you when Princess Di parked her head in the dashboard?”, “Where were you on September 11?”, “Where were you when Australia got through to the next round of the world cup by DRAWING against Croatia in what is essentially a bullshit sport?”.

 We can now add to that list of questions:  “Where were you when the two Dudwatchers did their first joint post?”.

Over to me….

Honestly, I’d like to thank the Academy and all of the support we recieve from Barabara Bush, Celmentine, and all of those Irish people leanring to spell out there.   DudWatch has been neglected as of late, and it is time to renew our vows, strengthen the watch, and pull together as a team to bring happiness and joy to all Dud watchers!

More pictures….more movies…more sound bites, and more pictures of topless women (well…maybe…depends on the day).   We are back on track to provide more coverage and feedback from the Dud and the actions of its patrons to YOU the paying/visiting audience!  please stay tuned for more exciting info as we grow the Dud site and add plenty of non-commercial entertainment!!!

Over to me…

So…

A bit of a set back this week – you can probably get more details at www.PaddingtonBowlingClubWatch.WordPress.Com (if the site is still up).  Don’t know what the story is, but the bastards have stopped serving St Arnou’s.  The PBC is a neighbour of the Dud, and has in the past been an alternative venue.  Note the word alternatvie – you can’t substitute for the Dud.  But the one winning feature of the PBC was the St Arnou’s.  And you got rid of it and replaced it with some German pish.  Well done, you get the first ever “The DudWatch award for outstanding cock-up in quality beer selection” award.

 Arseholes.

Over to me…

Well, I think we’ve covered the important stuff, but  I would like to add that the Dud is open to all ages, friends, and races.  Noah (a recent Dud visitor and convert), expressed his new found loyalty and love of the Dud with the words “I do believe it is cool as shit” as he inhaled his first OLD at the hands of the Dud.  We dragged him out hours later to take him home.  (He did not get sick on this occasion).  Finally, based on all available accounts, the Dud is officially The pub to attend for local sports, time afte work, beer, or general viewing of the public falling down and acting in a drunken state.  WE LOVE THE DUD!

Over to me….

Not wanting to dredge over old coals, but you may remember a recent DudWatch post (Pubs the Dud is better than #[X]), where The Lord Nelson in the Rocks was put up to the challenge.  This was when the aforementioned “Captain of the ark” decided to, well, “blow chunks”.  It wasn’t pretty.  We went to the Nellie to get his read on how it stacked up against the Dud, then to Mr Chows (quality Chinese food at a reasonable price, mention Dudwatch for a 10% discount).  It may have been the prawns that got him, it may have been the Old Admirals (which weigh in at around 6.7%, pretty hefty for a beer, especially for someone used to drinking Seppo beer at 0.Pansy%).  I don’t know, I’m not a doctor.  One thing we can agree on is that WE LOVE THE DUD!  I think that’s me done, so

Over to me…

Well…..ditto…..

 Over and out!  Woohoo!  Go the DUD!!!  (and chicks with big tits!!!)

 

Beautiful day for the Dud

Another Sunday is passing us by, and no time at the Dud.  The weekend was busy with rugby and poker.  However, none of this happened at the Dud.

The beautiful sunset over the Dud reminds us not to take the things we have for granted.  We miss you Dud, and we will see you soon!

The lonely Dud…

We have not been showing the Dud much love lately.  Due to a new string of pubs, crazy work hours, and a busy ANZAC day, we have not been at the Dud much as of late.

Apologies to the Dud, for it has maintained itself as a pub above the rest.  After this weekend's pub crawl in Balmain, I can confirm that the Dud stands hands above the rest ('cept Lord Nellie).

It is high time we showed the Dud more respect, and as returning to a 5-day work week, I reckon we will put the Dud back on the schedule!